Here you can find digital cameras comparison. Pick up with the best rating.
Cameras which are being compared are Enthusiast Compact cameras.
Learn more about compared cameras specifications below. |
|
|
Canon PowerShot G5 X vs Canon PowerShot G16 Specs |
|
|
PowerShot G5 X
All specs: Main page for PowerShot G5 X |
PowerShot G16
All specs: Main page for PowerShot G16 |
|
PowerShot G5 X vs PowerShot G16: The sensors |
|
|
PowerShot G5 X features a 1″ sized sensor, while the PowerShot G16 uses a Compact sensor. Boasting an area of 116mm² (0.19 sq.in.) the sensor of the PowerShot G5 X is a lot larger than the PowerShot G16’s chip at 42mm² (0.07 sq.in.). In most cases a larger sensor will yield better results in low light, a considerable advantage in many situations (think: interior images, dusk or dawn etc.), a clear disadvantage of the Compact format. Better choice: Canon PowerShot G5 X |
|
PowerShot G5 X vs PowerShot G16: Viewfinder The PowerShot G5 X has an electronic viewfinder and it’s resolution is 2.36 megapixel with magnification of 0.65x. The PowerShot G16 features Viewfinder magnifications of compared cameras. The black area shows a magnification of 1x, relative to native size; in red is a magnification of 0.85x. |
||
|
PowerShot G5 X (0.65x) |
PowerShot G16 (0.60x) |
|
|
Advantage: Canon PowerShot G5 X |
||
|
Canon PowerShot G5 X VS Canon PowerShot G16 Other Specs Comparison |
|
Why is Canon PowerShot G5 X a better choice |
||
|
PowerShot G5 X |
PowerShot G16 |
|
| Larger sensor (5) | 1″ | Compact |
| Wider resolution (5, megapixel) | 20.20 | 12.10 |
| Auto Focus points (4) | 31 | 9 |
| Better monitor (2, Megapixel) | 1.04 | 0.92 |
| Articulated monitor (2) | ||
| Touch screen (2) | ||
|
Conclusion: Advantages of the PowerShot G5 X are the larger sensor, the higher resolution and the faster and more accurate auto focus. Additional pros for the Canon are that the display has a higher resolution, the articulated display and the rather comfortable touch screen. The PowerShot G5 X scores 20 points. |
||
|
Otherwise why to choose Canon PowerShot G16 |
||
|
PowerShot G5 X |
PowerShot G16 |
|
| Higher speed (4, frames/second) | 6 | 9 |
| Better sensibility (4) | 125 – 12800 ISO | 80 – 12800 ISO |
| Longer battery life (3, photos) | 210 | 360 |
| More portable (2) | 380cm³ (24 cu.in.) |
333cm³ (21 cu.in.) |
|
Conclusion: Advantages of the PowerShot G16 are that the camera is faster, the larger sensitivity and that the battery has more stamina. Another advantage over the PowerShot G5 X: the more compact size. Yields 13 points for the PowerShot G16. |
||
|
Common Specs for both cameras compared |
||
|
PowerShot G5 X |
PowerShot G16 |
|
| Built-in flash | ||
| Image stabilizer | ||
| Video resolution | 1920 x 1080 | 1920 x 1080 |
| Similar weight | 377g | 356g |
| WiFi | ||
| Canon PowerShot G5 X VS Canon PowerShot G16 Dimensions |
|
Look at front view of the PowerShot G5 X and PowerShot G16 |
|
Top view of cameras |
|
|
Total scores Here’s the total score according to comparison above: |
|
|
Canon PowerShot G5 X |
Canon PowerShot G16 |
|
20
|
13
|
|
We recommend Canon PowerShot G5 X as better choice. |
|